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  • Peer Specialist
    Peer Specialist
    3 days ago
    $21.63–$24.04 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. Job summary: Experienced Peer Specialist to work on a newly funded innovative Care Transition team that serves participants transitioning to the community from a higher level of care. As a member of the Pathway Home multi-disciplinary team the Peer Specialist position will work under the supervision of the Team Leader. The role will involve facilitating transition from one level of care to the community by addressing the preparatory needs of participants in the early stages of recovery, discharge planning, development of daily living skills, and coping mechanisms through team and individual work in the community. The team will follow individuals into the community using the Pathway Home model of care to ensure that they become both linked and engaged with identified community providers and that their support network is sufficient to meet their needs. The Peer Specialist engages participants in peer-based services to identify and overcome barriers to community integration, utilizing a peer relationship to foster connection, trust, understanding and validation with community providers and supports. The role will require on call coverage and a willingness to work flexible hours. Job Responsibilities: • Engagement beginning from referring location with involvement in transition planning, including a needs assessment of community transition supports essential to stabilizing the participant;, • Individual sessions with participants emphasizing prevention and preparing for independent community living and the promotion of optimum mental and emotional health. May require helping participants deal with issues associated with but not limited to family and social relationships; stress and symptom management; activities of daily living; medication management; and housing readiness;, • Provide intensive emotional and practical support to participants as they transition back into their communities and into a supportive housing and/or living environment;, • Work with participants and their housing providers to resolve clinical issues that are impacting on the participant’s ability to obtain, manage, and retain supportive housing;, • Assist and instruct participants in attending to daily living skills such as personal hygiene, grooming and laundry, nutrition/meal preparation, budgeting, and socialization tasks and skills needed to successfully live and work in the community environments of their choice and also in maintaining a safe living environment;, • Foster and maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships with community providers and network members to facilitate connections or re-connections to services and supports;, • Community navigation including accompanying to first behavioral health and medical appointment, travel training, reengagement in community care, referral to services with ability to identify and address potential services and barriers to obtain and maintain such services;, • Establish collaborative working relationships with referring treatment teams and other partners and plan with them for appropriate discharges for participants;, • Advocate with and for program participants to achieve personal goals and address barriers such as fear, stigma and communication disparities with community providers and supports;, • Provide on-call after hour crisis intervention services when needed to participants and their support network, including respite referrals and other diversion and stabilization services;, • Attend and participate in team meetings and supervisory sessions;, • Develop short-term person-centered treatment plans to assist participant towards achieving their goals;, • Monitor and record participant’s progress and modify plan according to needs and preference;, • Perform various needs assessment for essential ongoing community integration and support;, • Timely and accurate documentation of participant information within Health Information Technology platform, • Comply with all required in-service training and staff development;, • Perform other related duties as assigned; Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: · Knowledge of Behavioral Health systems, Mental health legislation and regulations, and health conditions ·Ability to manage multiple projects and ask for help when needed ·Ability to participate on a team to accomplish tasks ·Serves as a role model to staff and stakeholders ·Ability to work with all stakeholders: participants, network, families, and government staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences ·Knowledge of treatment, rehabilitation, and community support programs as they relate to members and their families ·Knowledge of techniques for identifying risk, including crisis management techniques Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent or higher. New York State Certified Peer Specialist preferred or required Completion of an internship or comparable training in peer advocacy; experience in providing advocacy services to people who are mentally ill and/or homeless. Past or current participant of behavioral health, substance services or homeless services preferred.

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  • Host / Hostess
    Host / Hostess
    12 days ago
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    OCEAN PRIME is seeking a HOST to join our team! Who are We? We are Great People Delivering Genuine Hospitality. What is Your Role? To make “Raving Fans” of our Associates, Guests, Purveyors, Partners, and the Communities in which we do business. Summary: It is the responsibility of Guest Services to make raving fans of the five major groups of people we do business with by creating a positive first impression and making our guests feel welcome on the phone and in person. Guest Services controls the seating of the guests in the dining room to assure the quality of service, guest satisfaction, and maximize sales opportunities. At Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, we put our associates first and strive to continually offer great benefits and perks listed below: • Opportunities for career growth, 80% of all positions promoted from within, • Dining discounts at any of our 60+ restaurants, • Health benefits for eligible associates, • Inclusive, fun, and creative environment, • Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and closed 7 major holidays!, • Starting pay $18.00-$22.00/hour based on experience WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: • A genuine approach to hospitality, • Individuals who exemplify leadership, kindness, and positivity, • “Yes is the Answer!” Mentality, • Those who value teamwork, family, and community ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: • Reports to work on time as indicated on the work schedule. Uniform meets restaurant requirements and is maintained and cleaned. Practices positive personal hygiene and cleanliness habits during all work shifts., • Exemplifies hospitality standards. Answers guests' questions about the restaurant. Handles requests and complaints with guest satisfaction as the priority., • Cooperates with management and co-workers to assists others with duties, if needed. Communicates suggestions for improvement in a positive fashion., • Follows all national, state, and local safety, health, and sanitation guidelines as specified by the restaurant. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly., • Knows emergency procedures in the restaurants, • Performs all duties and maintains knowledge of all standards and procedures as stated in the associate handbook. Cameron Mitchell Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer celebrating diversity & committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Associates.

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  • Direct Support Professional
    Direct Support Professional
    17 days ago
    $18–$19.5 hourly
    Full-time
    Hackensack River Waterfront, Jersey City

    Hudson Milestones is searching for reliable and dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSP). The Direct Support Professional role is a Non-Exempt position requiring ability in implementing training programs and maintaining a safe environment for adults with intellectual /developmental disabilities (I/DD) for the purpose of increasing the extent to which they are independent, integrated members of the community. All tasks must be implemented in a humane and competent manner. The Direct Support Professional role is not specific to one location, building, classroom, day habilitation or group home. The Agency reserves the right to change the employee’s work location at it’s discretion. Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for *full-time employees* that may include: • Health, dental, and vision insurance, • 401(k) with company match after one year of employment, • Paid time off (vacation, sick days, & personal time), • Family Medical Leave Other Compensation (if applicable): • Bonuses and/ or incentives at the discretion of the Agency. Job Description: The Direct Support Professional role is a Non-Exempt position requiring ability in implementing training programs and maintaining a safe environment for adults with intellectual /developmental disabilities (I/DD) for the purpose of increasing the extent to which they are independent, integrated members of the community. All tasks must be implemented in a humane and competent manner. The Direct Support Professional role is not specific to one location, building, classroom, day habilitation or group home. The Agency reserves the right to change the employee’s work location at it’s discretion. Responsibilities: • Responsible for reading, knowing and complying with all appropriate governing documents to include contracts, agency policies and procedures, State or Federal standards, specific program operations manuals and circulars both internal and external., • Ensures compliance with the agency’s Operations and Personnel Manuals and the Division of Developmental Disabilities Standards Manual., • Completes and submits in a competent, and timely manner all reports, forms, and documentation as required by the agency and Division of Developmental Disabilities., • Understands basic developmental disabilities and learning styles, using motivation techniques to help clients improve in areas with behavioral or medical challenges., • Must complete all CDS trainings and refreshers as directed., • Attend staff meetings, all other relevant meetings and training as directed., • Assist clients with goal outcomes established on the Individual Service Plan (ISP)., • Responsible for reading the ISP and working within the documented expectation for client development., • Provides a consistent means of relaying accurate and complete information to direct supervisors., • Implement behavior management strategies to promote positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors according to plans that are in place., • Provides training and supervision to clients in all aspects of community experience living., • Serves as a positive role model for clients and other staff., • Provides safe transportation in agency vehicles for clients as necessary., • Maintains confidentiality and professionalism when communicating with family members or group home staff, Support Coordinators and any outside agency personnel., • Maintains active, positive engagement with clients at all times., • Always ensures the safety and well-being of clients., • Provide direct care and support to individuals with disabilities or special needs., • Proactively accompany and support clients during medical appointments, ensuring relevant information is provided to the healthcare professional. Clearly and accurately communicate details from the appointment to the Residential Coordinator, Medical Compliance Officer, and/or designee., • Follow and demonstrate understanding of medication policy and procedures in the monitoring and administration of the client’s medications. Completes Medication Error Report when needed., • Ensures home, grounds, yard and van are maintained in clean, safe, and sanitary condition., • Ensures meals are prepared and planned based on clients’ individual diet, client input, and the planned menu for the month., • Ensures that the Recreation Calendar is carried out as per client input and as per the planned calendar completed each month., • Responsible for competing all required documentation to include but not limited to, daily logs, communication logs, and behavior reports., • Ensures line of sight for the individual(s) being supported is maintained and completes reports accordingly., • Responsible for adequately and completely cleaning the home during any shift worked., • Ensures that a client’s dignity is not compromised in any way., • Responsible for reporting all emergencies or unusual incidents to direct supervisor., • Cooperates with the licensee and Department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation. Qualifications: • Valid New Jersey Driver’s License, • High School Diploma or Equivalency, • Minimum 21 years of age Skills: • Experience with developmentally/intellectually disabled individuals, • American Red Cross CPR & First Aid Trained a plus Note: • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or uniformed servicemember status., • The salary range and benefits listed above follow New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, and qualifications.

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